Johannesburg: Financial Accountant posted by The Good Human (Pty)Ltd

Job Summary

The Company is seeking an experienced individual to manage and oversee financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and internal controls for a hospitality establishment (hotel, resort, lodge, restaurant group, or hospitality management company). Ensures accurate financial information to support operational decision-making and business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Perform month-end close processes (journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation).

• Maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Produce weekly and monthly financial reports for management.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Oversee AP processing (supplier invoices, purchase orders, GRNs).
• Ensure timely supplier payments and maintain supplier reconciliations.
• Oversee AR billing, credit control, and debt collection.

Cash & Banking

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and liquidity.
• Ensure proper cash-handling procedures (front office, bars, restaurants, petty cash).

Revenue & Cost Control (Hospitality-specific)

• Verify daily revenue reports from PMS/POS systems (Opera, Micros, GAAP, etc.).
• Review room revenue, F&B revenue, banqueting/events income.
• Monitor cost of sales and inventory movements (food, beverage, consumables).
• Support stock takes and variance analysis.Taxation & Compliance
• Prepare VAT calculations and submissions.
• Ensure compliance with hospitality and finance regulations.
• Liaise with auditors during internal and external audits.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Support operational teams (F&B, Rooms, Front Office, Events) with cost insights.

Internal Controls

• Ensure strong controls around revenue, procurement, stock, cash, and assets.
• Enforce company financial policies and SOPs.

Systems & Technology

• Work with hospitality systems such as:

o PMS: Opera, Apex

o POS: Micros, GAAP, Pilot

o Accounting: Pastel, Sage

• Ensure data integrity between systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification or studying toward: SAIPA, SAICA, ACCA (advantage).
• Hospitality finance experience preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 24 years accounting experience (hospitality experience strongly preferred).
• Experience with PMS/POS integration and hospitality financial processes.
• Experience with stock control, food & beverage cost systems, and revenue controls.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations).
• Experience with hospitality systems and accounting software.

Behavioural Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High integrity and commitment to financial discipline.

Working Conditions

• Hospitality environment (hotel/lodge/restaurant group).
• Rotational or extended hours during peak seasons, month-end, or audits.
• On-site presence required; occasional weekend/public holiday work depending on operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

If you are a results-driven finance professional with a passion for hospitality and

operational excellence, we invite you to apply and join our team.